TruVista to provide 60 days of free internet service to students

TruVista released this statement Tuesday afternoon about providing free internet service to students:  As our communities are affected by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we recognize that our company plays an important role in customers stay connected to their loved ones, workplaces and schools...

Food Bank providing meals to first responders, healthcare personnel

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Teaching Kitchen will be providing meals to all first responders and healthcare personnel beginning Wednesday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Clayton council meeting for Tuesday cancelled

CLAYTON— The Clayton city council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 has been cancelled.  "Mayor Jordan Green is canceling the meeting for tomorrow night due to COVID-19. President Trump has advised no gatherings more than 10 people," said Cissy Henry, city manager, on Monday. 

Georgia presidential primary pushed back amid coronavirus concerns

  ATLANTA – Concern for the safety of voters and poll workers due to the spread of coronavirus was behind the decision to postpone Georgia’s presidential primary from March 24 until May 19, elections officials said Monday.

Celebrate Clayton cancelled for April 2020

"Because of the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and calling off events for about eight weeks, we are going to cancel Celebrate Clayton until April 2021, said Cathy Ford, event coordinator, on Monday.  Celebrate Clayton was scheduled in for April 25 and 26. 

Clayton addresses Coronavirus concerns before Tuesday's council meeting

Press Release for the City of Clayton from Rhonda Lunsford, city clerk: Subject: Health and Wellness concerns of the Coronavirus for Tuesday's City Council meeting   Currently, the City Council is planning on holding their council meeting on Tuesday March 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm.

County cancels public events, some services due to emergency

CLAYTON— Meeting in emergency session Friday afternoon, the Rabun County Board of Commissioners agreed to cancel public events at county venues and halt some services due to Coronavirus concerns.

Rabun schools prepare for COVID-19 outbreak

As news about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to develop, schools in Rabun County are taking precautions to be prepared if an outbreak should have an impact in the community.

County wants to purchase Clayton water/sewer facilities

CLAYTON—Rabun County officials are prepared to make an offer to purchase Clayton’s water and sewer infrastructure, a potential game-changer in the 5-year long effort to reach a Service Delivery Strategy agreement that has cost local taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Local candidates qualify for May primary

CLAYTON— The qualifying period for the May 24 Primary election in Rabun County ended at noon on Friday, March 6. The candidates who qualified are: County Board of Commissioners Post 1 Republican- Will Henry Nichols Democrat- Mary P.